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Practical Etiquette
Cora C. Klein · narrated by LibriVox volunteers
2h 56m$1.99
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Good manners, minus the mystery. Cora C. Klein's compact guide from the 1890s answers the questions people were embarrassed to ask: introductions and invitations, calls and conversation, table manners, travel, and the courtesies of daily life, all delivered in brisk, sensible American style. No lectures, just clear directions for moving through society with confidence. Today it doubles as a charming time capsule of Gilded Age life and a reminder that consideration never goes out of fashion. Brush up and step out properly.
Inside this audiobook
12 chapters
- 1Preface and Introduction5m
- 2Ch. I - Introductions, Calls, Cards, Visiting17m
- 3Ch. II - Notes of Invitation, Announcement Cards, Wedding Invitations, Acceptances and Regrets, Letters, Letters of Introduction23m
- 4Ch. III - Dinners, Luncheons, Breakfasts, Teas, Receptions, Dancing Parties, Cards, Parties, Weddings, Wedding Gifts, Wedding Anniversaries20m
- 5Ch. IV - Conversation, Chaperonage, Marriage, Domestic Etiquette and Duties13m
- 6Ch. V - Dress, Gloves, Street Etiquette, Traveling, Bicycling, and Telephoning17m
- 7Ch. VI - The Table and Service at Table, Habits at Table, Servants and Serving25m
- 8Ch. VII - Funerals, Mourning6m
- 9Ch. VIII - Politeness of Young Children and School-Room Etiquette12m
- 10Ch. IX - Official Etiquette2m
- 11Ch. X - Business Correspondence, Applications, Etc.16m
- 12Ch. XI - General Hints19m
